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 Workshops August 2008 Weekend Workshops in August
Date Time Center Workshop
Saturday, August 2 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Westgate Ashtanga Yoga: Beyond the Mat
  Sunday, August 3 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm North Arm Balances and Hip Openers
  Saturday, August 9 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm South Gentle Yoga: Stretching with the Breath
Sunday, August 10
 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm South Introduction to Sanskrit
Sunday, August 10
 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Westgate Prenatal Yoga and Nutrition
  Saturday, August 16 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm North Kundalini Yoga for Prosperity
  Saturday, August 16 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Northwest Forward Bends, Twists and Pranayama
  Sunday, August 17 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm South The Practice of Yoga Nidra
  Saturday, August 23 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Northwest Journey Through the Chakras
  Sunday, August 24 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Northwest Yoga Sampler
  Sunday, August 24 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm North Open Your Heart
  Sunday, August 31 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Northwest The Literature of Yoga: Understanding the Yoga Sutras




Ashtanga Yoga: Beyond the Mat with Rachel
Saturday, August 2 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga Westgate
This workshop will include a full led primary practice and a short pranayama (breath) practice.  After our practice we will have time for discussion about the history and philosophy behind Ashtanga as well and time for general questions and answers.  All recent graduates of the beginners series, or seasoned students, are welcome to attend.

Arm Balances and Hip Openers with Mandy

Sunday, August 3 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yoga Yoga North
We will explore hip openers as a means to connect to the earth and use that dynamic connection to find freedom and lightness as we take flight. A wide range of balancing poses will be introduced to develop equilibrium and encourage a sense of freedom in action. This class will explore the dynamic between inner and outer strength that can help bring these challenging poses alive! Workshop students should have no serious illnesses or injury and should be able to hold downward facing dog for some duration. Some Hatha experience is required.

Gentle Yoga: Stretching with the Breath with Kewal S

Saturday, August 9 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga South
Experience the energy and rejuvenation of a slow and temperate practice. Work with the body by cultivating the breath to create a meditative experience. This class supports people with limitations and disabilities. Those of all experience and fitness levels are encouraged to enjoy its benefits as well.

Introduction to Sanskrit with Ellen
Sunday, August 10 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Yoga Yoga South
Explore the ancient language of the yogis and gain an understanding of many of the words used in your yoga practice! We will cover proper pronunciation, basic yoga vocabulary, and the energetic benefits of Sanskrit in a yoga practice.

Prenatal Yoga and Nutrition with Mary (Guru Partap)
Sunday, August 10 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga Westgate
Increasingly science tells us what the yogis have known for millenia:  to a large extent, lifelong health is shaped in the womb, and a woman can influence generations through the positive changes with physical and emotional nutrition.  We will explore the yoga of prenatal food, spices, and body-mind nourishment, practice a prenatal kundalini yoga set for strengthening digestive fire, and a special meditation to nourish mother-power. 

Kundalini Yoga for Prosperity with Kim (Sirgun)
Saturday, August 16 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yoga Yoga North
What is prosperity to you? How do you get what you want out of life? In this Kundalini yoga workshop, we will go beyond the usual kriyas and meditations for prosperity. We will delve into how to open your life to receive all the gifts the universe has for you. Learn how to give yourself the gift of successful living and the attitude of gratitude, through the breath, mantra and meditation. Suitable for all levels!.

Forward Bends, Twists and Pranayama with Mandy   
Saturday, August 16 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest
Deepen your awareness of the pulsation of life within you and all around you as we go into deep forward bends and twists guided by the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment. Pranayama, the management of breath, will be incorporated through the practice to further deepen your awareness of this pulsation. Some hatha experience is recommended.

The Practice of Yoga Nidra with Rebecca
Sunday, August 17 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga South
Yoga Nidra is the practice of Yogic Sleep, a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation, while maintaining awareness at the deeper levels. It is much more than deep relaxation or guided meditation; it is a total experience that touches and awakens all parts of your being. Join us as we experience Yoga Nidra and learn the benefits of a Yogic Sleep. All levels are welcome. There is no need to bring a mat, but if you have yoga blankets or props of your own feel free to bring them.

Journey Through the Chakraswith Harimandir

Saturday, August 23 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest
Learn about and experience the eight major chakras (energy centers) in yoga! In this Kundalini yoga workshop, we'll explore the nature and power of the chakras that support and guide us in our lives. Through kriyas, meditation and mantra we will put our knowledge to work. Perfect for those who are simply curious about the use of the chakras in a yoga practice, as well as students who want a structured overview of how the chakras work.

Yoga Sampler with Kewal

Sunday, August 24 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest
This workshop is designed to give students an introduction to a variety of yoga styles. Following a gentle warmup, "Mini-Classes" in the Hatha, Ashtanga, and Kundalini traditions will be taught to provide a frame of reference for students who are curious about the differences in the experience of each style. Restorative postures will be used during the relaxation period. This educational workshop is appropriate for all levels.

Open Your Heart with Sandra

Sunday, August 24 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yoga Yoga North
Creating space for our heart to open is a physical and emotional experience. This Hatha Yoga workshop is designed to access the energy in Anahata Chakra, the heart center, and to help it open and expand. We will focus on backbends—powerful heart openers. We will also discuss the energetic effects and benefits of accessing the energy stored in the heart through yoga postures. Some Hatha Yoga experience is recommended for this workshop.

The Literature of Yoga: Understanding the Yoga Sutras with Ellen

Sunday, August 31 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest
This workshop welcomes students who seek to understand and get a clearer perspective of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This ancient and important work is a guideline still used today for the study of yoga according to the eight-limbed path. This workshop includes some history of the text and begins to answer the question of what the Sutras mean and their different interpretations.